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Been in bed rest for a few months. and been standing up and walking for a few. the more i do this the better i will be right? it's not dangerous?
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Maybe: Bed rest for a few months? You left out WHY you were on bed rest? I presume you saw a medical professional who advised it... In most cases walking etc("physical therapy") is absolutely advised for recovery from many things eg. post surgery to heart attack to acute infections. On the other hand - some conditions like brain hemorrhage, vitreous eye surgery, high risk birth may require extended rest
Answered 11/4/2014
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